USS Defiance (AMc-73)
# USS Defiance (AMc-73)

USS Defiance (AMc-73) was an Accentor-class coastal minesweeper acquired by the U.S. Navy for the dangerous task of removing mines from minefields laid in the water to prevent ships from passing.

## World War II service

Defiance was launched in June 1941 and was placed "in service", during 1941-45 and attached to the 10th Naval District.

## Post-war inactivation

She was struck in 1946.

